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continuación

/kohn-tee-nwah-SYOHN/

continuation

A colorful, winding path stretching continuously across a bright green field towards the horizon, illustrating the idea of carrying on.

The act of carrying on or extending without stopping. (Continuation)

continuación(noun)

fA2

continuation

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The act of carrying on

,

sequel

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Film, book, or series

Also:

follow-up

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Action or meeting

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continuity

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General state of being continuous

📝 In Action

Esperamos la continuación de la película con mucha emoción.

A2

We are eagerly awaiting the sequel to the movie.

La junta decidió la continuación del proyecto a pesar de los problemas.

B1

The board decided on the continuation of the project despite the problems.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • seguimiento (follow-up)
  • prosecución (pursuit)

Antonyms

  • interrupción (interruption)
  • finalización (completion)

Common Collocations

  • dar continuación – to follow up / to give continuity
  • en continuación – in continuation

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

As a noun ending in -ción, 'continuación' is always feminine and requires feminine articles (la continuación) or adjectives.

Three brightly colored stepping stones arranged in a line, highlighting the third stone which represents the next item in the sequence.

Used to introduce the topic or item that follows. (Next)

continuación(noun (in fixed phrase))

fB1

next

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Used to introduce the next topic or item

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following

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When referring to a sequence of events or text

Also:

then

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In a sequence of actions

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below

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Referring to text that appears further down the page

📝 In Action

A continuación, el presidente dará su discurso.

B1

Next, the president will give his speech.

Consulte los detalles del plan a continuación.

B2

Consult the details of the plan below (or: following).

¿Qué sucede a continuación?

A2

What happens next?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • después (afterwards)
  • seguidamente (immediately following)

Common Collocations

  • a continuación – next / following

💡 Grammar Points

Fixed Phrase Usage

The word 'continuación' is almost always used with the preposition 'a' to create the extremely useful phrase 'a continuación,' which acts like the adverb 'next' or 'then.'

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing Preposition

Mistake: "Using 'continuación' alone when you mean 'next' (e.g., *Continuación, vamos a cenar)."

Correction: Always include 'a' to make the adverbial phrase: 'A continuación, vamos a cenar' (Next, we are going to eat dinner).

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Introductions

'A continuación' is perfect for formal presentations, speeches, or written instructions to clearly signal the transition to the next step or topic.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: continuación

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the phrase 'a continuación'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

continuar(to continue) - verb
continuo(continuous) - adjective
continuamente(continuously) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'continuación' and 'continuidad'?

'Continuación' usually refers to an action of resuming or the next part (like a sequel or follow-up). 'Continuidad' refers to the state of being uninterrupted or consistent over time, like ensuring there is 'continuity' in a business plan.

How do I use 'a continuación' in writing?

Use 'A continuación,' followed by a comma, at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the next item on a list, the next step in a process, or the next part of a presentation, similar to saying 'Next,' or 'The following:'.